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Report: Millennials, Buy Now Pay Later And The Shifting Dynamics Of Online Credit

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It has been suggested that millennials are averse to having and using credit cards. Millennials are in fact as likely as other generations to have credit cards, with nearly nine out of 10 having at least one card, according to PYMNTS’ latest research. PYMNTS research shows 11.5

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NEW DATA: Better Customer Service Could Sway 3 in 10 Consumers To Switch Credit Cards

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There is a growing list of things millennials have seemingly been blamed for rendering obsolete, such as cocktail napkins, casual dining and expensive engagement rings. Billing issues and payments is the most common reason, cited by 29 percent of cardholders, followed by fraud and data security, cited by 23.8

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Homesharing Platforms Vie For Millennial, Gen Z Travelers

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They want convenient booking tools, fast payment methods and secure reservations when planning their trips, and these needs have not changed much as millennials have come of age. Competition is thus a multilevel event for hospitality services that need to juggle payment innovations, user perks and security.

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Deep Dive: Bridge Millennials And The C-Store Experience

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Convenience store operators would be wise to pay close attention to the purchasing habits of a certain subset of consumer: the Bridge Millennial — the first generation of connected consumers with spending power. Building A Better Bridge Millennial Gas App. percent), credit cards (11.1 So what do BMs want from a gas app?

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Mobile Card Apps: The Future Isn’t Plastic

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adults to possess a credit card , so the warp-speed adoption of mobile card apps has been a comparative blur. In surveying mobile card app usage for the December 2019 Bridging the Gap: Mobile Card App Adoption Report , PYMNTS found a vibrant, growing payments ecosystem. Mobile card app adopters are an enthusiastic bunch.

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Delivering A Secure Seamless Banking Experience In The Age Of COVID-19

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Many CUs are doubling down on their efforts to digitize their services in a secure manner. Establishing methods that replace face-to-face banking transactions with secure alternatives is an important need during these changing times, Vas Nunes noted. This turned out to be a win-win for our members and our staff.”

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Why Visa Is Starting A Conversation About Millennial Females and Money

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In 1974, women won the right to apply for and control their own credit card with the passage of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. It has made the millennial generation of women — either entering or settling into their prime spending years — something of a unique class of citizens when it comes to financial services.